An easy way to change the look of your bedroom decor is to slipcover a headboard. You can either recover the one you have or pick up one cheaply at a flea market or yard sale. Its really quite easy to do in fact the hardest part is choosing the fabric.
Directions for a headboard with corners
1.Measure the width of both your headboard and footboard then add 1 inch to the width measurements for seam allowances.
2.Measure the length by start at the back lower edge of the headboard, up and over the highest point of the headboard, then down to the front bottom edge and then add 2 inches to the length measurement for seam allowances.
3.Cut your chosen fabric the measured width and length plus seam allowances. The resulting rectangle is folded in half and stitched along the sides to form a slip cover. Be sure the right sides of the fabric are facing when you pin and sew the slipcover. You can add piping if you desire
4.Wrap your headboard with foam batting to eliminate hard edges.
5.Attach ties to the bottom edge of the slipcover made of 3 by 13 inch strips of the fabric. Velcro could also be used.
6.Slip the cover over your headboard and fasten ties or Velcro.
Directions for a curved headboard
1.Use it as a template for the slipcover. Trace the curve of the headboard on freezer paper or newspaper. Add two inches for seams. 2.Place the pattern on your chosen fabric and cut out.
3.Sew the top curve making sure the right sides of the fabric are facing each other before sewing
4.Wrap the headboard with batting
5.Attach ties to the bottom edge of the slipcover made of 3 by 13 inch strips of the fabric. Velcro could also be used.
6.Slip the cover over your headboard and fasten ties or Velcro.
By using your imagination along with tapestries, old quilts, velvets and trims you can give your headboard a country, French, shabby chic or any look you wish.
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